FP&A Analyst

The FP&A Analyst will deliver high-quality financial insight, reporting, and analysis to support strategic and operational decision-making across the business, partnering closely with senior stakeholders. The role focuses on improving planning and reporting processes, driving automation through Power BI, and ensuring accurate month-end, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.

Client Details

The client is a leading, well-established organisation with a strong commercial footprint, known for its collaborative culture, high-performing finance function, and commitment to using data, insight, and continuous improvement to drive strategic decision-making.

Description

Commercial Support

• Complete month-end activities including journal preparation, reporting, and balance sheet reviews.
• Communicate financial performance, insights, risks, and opportunities to senior stakeholders.
• Support the budgeting, forecasting, and wider financial planning cycle.
• Build strong business-partnering relationships across operational and commercial teams.
• Assist with audit requirements and collaborate with financial risk and control teams.

Performance & Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly reporting packs and performance analysis for senior management.
• Support the creation of the monthly business review pack.
• Drive working capital improvements through data-driven analysis.
• Conduct detailed balance sheet reviews and ensure compliance with accounting standards and policies.
• Improve and streamline planning, forecasting, and reporting processes.
• Lead automation of reporting and analytics using Power BI.
• Produce ad-hoc financial analysis to help inform strategic and operational decisions

Profile

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Strong FP&A or varied accounting background
• Confident business partner able to influence and challenge at all levels
• Excellent analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Strong Excel capability and comfort with complex spreadsheets
• Experience producing financial analysis and reports for senior stakeholders
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Clear, confident communication
• A "can-do" attitude and solutions-focused mindset
• High standards and passion for quality
• Strong collaboration and teamwork
• Appreciation for diverse perspectives and ethical practice

Job Offer

• £50-£55k
• Birmingham, 4 days onsite, 1 day wfh

• Work in a visible, impactful role influencing strategic decision-making

• Develop within a high-performing finance team with opportunities for progression